Carbon Reduction
Our partner Carbonfund.org has a motto:
Reduce What you Can; Offset What You Can’t.™
We agree!
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- Programmable thermostat
- Costs about $50 or less and will save you that much or more in the first year.
- Weatherstripping and Caulking
- Costs almost nothing while reducing your energy use, reducing drafts and improving comfort.
- Lighting
- Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) have that cool curly shape and save more than 2/3rds of the energy of a regular incandescent. Each bulb can save $40 or more over its lifetime. Pretty good for a $5 investment!
- Heating and Cooling
- Keep your heating and cooling system tuned. When it’s time to replace, do your research and ask for Energy Star certified applicances.
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- Insulation
- Weatherstripping, caulking and insulation all work together to save you lots of energy, improve the comfort of your home, make it quieter and keep some money in your wallet.
- Low Flow Showerheads
- These little guys keep the pressure firm while reducing your hot water bill.
- Appliances
- Always pay attention to the total lifetime cost, including energy—not just the price tag. Look for the Energy Star label (check out energystar.gov).
- Bigger isn’t always better
- Just get the size you need. Also, do you really need that freezer or extra fridge in your basement?
- Electronics
- Likewise, look for the Energy Star certified electronic equipment. And do like your mom told you, turn things off when you’re not using them.
- Windows
- These can be expensive, but when it’s time to replace them, make sure they are Energy Star labeled.
- Solar
- We love solar, but make sure you reduce your energy load first to keep your costs down.
- New Home
- Make sure yours is an Energy Star Home.
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